Nutrigenomic medicine: biomedical healing for kids
WHERE BREAKTHROUGHS ARE MADE POSSIBLE.
Imagine your child going from barely speaking to laughing, singing, and making new friends in just weeks - or from refusing to eat anything to enjoying meals with the family.
These stories are proof of what's possible with the right approach. At Nutrigenomic Medicine, we see beyond the behaviours to address what's happening inside your child's mind and body through personalised, science-driven interventions.
A breakthrough in understanding neurodivergence
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT BEHAVIOUR, IT'S ABOUT PHYSIOLOGY.
Most autism spectrum therapies approach developmental challenges as behavioural conditions, focusing on managing sympoms rather than understanding the underlying biological factors. Nutrigenomic Medicine Expert DR. Shalleen Barendse takes a different approach.
GUIDING YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY JOURNEY
Through epigenetics, we now know that environment, nutrition, and lifestyle can influence how genes are expressed. This means that while your child's genetics play a role, they don't have to dictate their future. We use this knowledge to develop individualised strategies that can improve brain function, leading to real, tangible developmental improvements.
Your Child, your plan
Your child isn't defined by a diagnosis, and neither is their care. We use advanced epigenetic research and biomedical treatment for autism to uncover the root causes of developmental challenges.
We help you, the parent, deeply understand your child's biochemistry and genetics to improve their life - now and in the future.
We offer drug-free, proven holistic strategies to address the whole child, creating individualised plans that focus on healing, not just symptom management.
START MAKING YOUR PLAN
Nutrigenomic medicine x thrivechild courses & mentorship
We believe that lasting change starts with empowering you, the parent, with knowledge. Our courses and mentorship programs were developed by DR. B, who has over three decades of research and clinical experience and is cited in nearly 1,000 publications.
• THRIVEChild Courses: Our signature programmes are designed to walk you through the science behind your child's development, covering everything from epigenetics to nutrition so you can feel confident in helping your child thrive.
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1:1 Mentorship
You deserve personalised support for your journey.
With direct access to Dr. Barendse's expert guidance, you'll have a
partner to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the milestones
of your child's growth.
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Meet dr. shalleen barendse
Using science and compassion to open a world of possibilities
for 30+ years
BSc, PhD. Health Psychologist • Founder of Nutrigenomic Medicine • Researcher, Lecturer, Consultant • Health and Care Professional (HCPC) • Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine • Mother, Grandmother, Listener & Learner
I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when your child's development stalls or regresses. But I also know that with the right approach, there is hope. In collaboration with the THRIVEChild programme, we prove recovery is possible using the latest research in epigenetics and nutrigenomics.
We may not know what progress is possible from the start. But by taking that first step, we open up a world of possibilities.
